Red Righthand Man N Sets New Track Record at Northville Downs

Northville, Michigan, September 19, 2025

News Summary

At Northville Downs, Red Righthand Man N broke the all-time track record during the $11,000 Open Pace race with a time of 1:55. This victory surpassed the previous record of 1:56. With his 14th career win, Red Righthand Man N, trained by Allen Sisco and owned by Oldford Racing LLC, not only impressed with his performance, but he was also joined by noteworthy achievements from other horses, including Rock Ur Wings and Two Birds Onestone, who set records in their respective races. Upcoming races at Northville Downs are scheduled for September 23 and 24.

Northville, Michigan – Red Righthand Man N made history at Northville Downs on September 17 by breaking the all-time track record in the co-featured $11,000 Open Pace, posting a remarkable time of 1:55. This impressive feat outshines the previous record of 1:56, set by Bet Mine on September 3.

The race commenced with numerous horses vying for position, but it was Born Wild, driven by David Lake, who initially seized the lead. Red Righthand Man N, under the guidance of Kody Massey, settled into a pocket position, waiting for the right moment to strike. As the horses approached the finish line, Massey directed Red Righthand Man N to pull ahead, ultimately securing the victory by a length and a half.

Red Righthand Man N, who hails from Pocono Downs, is owned by Oldford Racing LLC and trained by Allen Sisco. This victory marks the horse’s 14th career win, contributing to its growing legacy on the racetrack.

In addition to the outstanding performance of Red Righthand Man N, the day’s races showcased other remarkable achievements. The earlier co-featured $11,000 Mares Open Pace was won by 4-year-old pacing mare Rock Ur Wings, clocking in at a record-setting 1:56.2, which is now the fastest time for 4-year-old mare pacers at Northville Downs.

Furthermore, in race six, former Michigan Stakes champion Two Birds Onestone achieved a commanding victory by 8-1/2 lengths with a time of 1:56.3, matching the previous track record for older gelding pacers. This record was set by Catch Me Conrad on August 27.

The ninth race brought attention to Rankin, a 4-year-old trotting gelding who won the co-featured $11,000 Open for trotters in a time of 1:59.1. This performance set a new track record for 4-year-old trotting geldings and continued the horse’s success, building on a record established just weeks earlier on September 2.

Throughout the day, drivers Ty Goodell and Kody Massey each celebrated a successful outing with two wins apiece.

Looking ahead, racing at Northville Downs will continue on Tuesday, September 23, and Wednesday, September 24. The first race is scheduled with a post time of 1 p.m. EDT for both days.

Key Track Records on September 17

• Red Righthand Man N: 1:55 (All-time track record)
• Rock Ur Wings: 1:56.2 (Track record for 4-year-old mare pacers)
• Two Birds Onestone: 1:56.3 (Matched previous track record for older gelding pacers)
• Rankin: 1:59.1 (New track record for 4-year-old trotting geldings)

Upcoming Races at Northville Downs

• Date: September 23
• Date: September 24
• Post Time: 1 p.m. EDT

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• Harness Link: Northville Downs Kicks Off 2025 Racing Season
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